COURSE OUTLINE

Course Objective

A. General Objectives

This course is designed to develop among students an awareness and appreciation of the depth and breadth of our country’s literatures in order to foster among them the desire for truth, love for country and nature, which will eventually constitute a competent, compassionate and committed Thomasian.

B. Specific Objectives

At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

1. Read and Analyze literary selections that exemplify the multivalent Filipino experiences and their multivocal articulations
2. Understand how the Filipino is constituted in Philippine literary texts.
3. Appreciate the different types and forms of Filipino literatures.
4. Value cultural differences and similarities embodied in Philippine Literary outpourings.
5. Write a critique paper on a Filipino novel, epic or drama.
6. Transform and extend creatively Philippine Literary materials to other artistic expression.


Course Methodolgies

1. Lectures
2. Report/Discussion
3. Creative/Critical Writing
4. Drama Presentation/Dramatic Reading
5. Film Viewing
6. Field Exposure

Recomended Reading

Abad, Gemino H. 1978. A formal approach to lyric poetry. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press.
Galdon, Joseph A. 1979. Essays on the Filipino novel in English. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press.


Class Schedule
(subject to change)


Each student is expected to:

1. Participate actively in the building of learning atmosphere conducive to openness, mutual respect, friendliness -and joy in the learning process.
2. Be responsible in terms of preparedness for discussion, tests, projects and activities.
3. Conduct independent study and research in background and relevant information that can enrich knowledge and understanding of the subject-matter.
4. Share findings of independent study in written reports and group discussions.
5. Complete and submit all requirements on time.

THE TEXTS

All readings in this course have been put together by the instructor and will be duplicated at the lowest possible cost for the students.

· Lit102 Course pack -- Readings in Contemporary Philippine Literature in English compiled by Timothy Sanchez
· Handouts
· Filipino novels in English (as chosen by students), available at all major bookstores.

THE REQUIREMENTS/GRADING

Please refer to the syllabus.

ALL WRITINGS SHOULD BE COMPILED IN A PORTFOLIO

CONTINGENCY
Extra Credit

To make up for absences, failing quizzes and examinations, or poor grades in the writing activities, students may earn extra credit by participating in any Philippine-related cultural and literary activities at UST and the community; or by submitting additional written work (movie reviews; book reviews, etc.) about Philippine-related topics. This may be resorted to after consultation with the instructor.

Make up quizzes for excused absences and failing quizzes will be conducted after the Prelim Exams. The schedule will be announced in this site.